The term “traditional” is rather sweeping and may conjure up different images for different people. The door that led you into your childhood home may be the very definition of tradition to your mind, as you fondly recall the smell of mom’s meatloaf wafting your way as you cross the threshold. However, in interior design terms, traditional doors have a particular style with some key features that may have everything (or nothing) to do with the home of your youth.

Traditional exterior doors typically have:

• Between two and 12 raised panels
• Pre-hung hardware
• Metal or fiberglass construction

Traditional doors may feature a glass insert and might even include colored panes of glass and decorative scroll work. This is a broad category that applies to most simple, symmetrical doors.

While traditional doors will typically come in neutral colors, there are many things you can do to dress up this type of design. Try painting the door an bright color, or insert a pop of green that coordinates with your surrounding landscape. Painting the trim around a traditional door can update this look as well. The versatility of this style makes it a good choice if you’re updating your home for resale.

Contemporary exterior doors are recognizable by their sleek, straight lines and geometric details. You won’t find a lot of scroll work, artistry, or embellishment here. Modern styles typically emphasize a more minimalist approach to exterior designs. This type of door is most appropriate on a contemporary home and will look starkly out of place on a historic dwelling.

Modern doors are often oversize and may be easier to install when you’re first constructing a home than when you’re making updates. Some characteristics that you’ll notice with modern exterior doors include:

• Long, straight door handles
• Square or rectangular glass panes, often repeated
• Bold circular shapes if curves are used
• Steel or fiberglass slab

Black and white are common colors for modern doors. These typically coordinate well with the overall design of a contemporary home exterior. Modern double doors are not uncommon, and will certainly add a striking pop of interest to your home that’s sure to draw the eye of those passing by.

If you have a cabin, lake house, or cottage, a rustic exterior door is what you want. Homes that are nestled in the woods, sitting cozy in lush gardens, or perched by the creek just beg for this type of natural, homey design. Rustic doors are the perfect complement to dramatic exposed porch beams, charming stonework, and wood siding.

Rustic doors are often heavier, hearkening back to a time when you needed that heft to keep the wilds on the other side of your walls. They often feature similarly sturdy hardware that’s larger and more dramatic than what you’ll see on a more traditional design. Some common elements of rustic doors include:

• Fiberglass construction
• Arched or rectangular shapes
• Raised panels or score lines
• Simple windows

Rustic doors can be painted or stained. Match your door to the woodwork featured in the rest of the home for that cohesive design that lends the idea that this home may have just been constructed from trees felled right on the spot.

The Pacific Series 1000 is our all vinyl frame patio door. Every detail has been considered in designing and manufacturing a stylish patio door with remarkable craftsmanship and true value.

Advanced manufacturing process ensures that all our doors exceed the industry’s highest standards for quality and durability. If you are looking for energy savings – our superior insulation eliminates water and air infiltration between frame and panels. A one inch insulated unit with Cardinal Endur IG Insulating Glass allows for outstanding thermal performance and solar control. The Pacific Series 1000 is not only durable, corrosion resistant and strong, it’s also aesthetically pleasing in an unlimited number of colors matched to your specifications.

Features

•  5 7/8” depth on an all vinyl multi-chamber profile design
•  LoE 180 & Argon tempered glass with XL warm edge spacer
•  Full perimeter double and triple weather stripping
•  10 degree sill slope which optimizes water-tightness and drainage
•  Removable panel support
•  Steel reinforced sashes
•  Anodized aluminum tracks
•  Zinc plated double tandem wheels with sealed bearing
•  Extruded aluminum screen with black fiberglass mesh and lock

single lock (standard)

twin point lock (option)

black

oil rubbed

satin nickel

white

kick lock

guardian lock

colonial style grills

prairie style grills

wrought iron prairie grills

wrought iron with blinds

internal blinds

raise and lower

tilt operator

Steel slabs warranted against defects for a period of 10 years

Factory applied color paint warranted against defects for a period of 2 years

Factory applied color stain warranted against defects for a period of 1 years

Insulated thermal unit warranted against failure for a period of 5 years

Insulated thermal unit warranted against stress crack for a period of 1 year

Blinds Shades between insulating thermal unit warranted against defects for a period of 5 years

Hardware warranted  for a period of 1 year

White vinyl wrapped frames and components warranted against defects for a period of 10 years